Senior Business Analyst
Organizational Context
The Standards Section, within WIPO's Infrastructure and Platforms Sector, leads the Global Intellectual Property Assignment Platform (GIPAP) project. This initiative aims to create a centralized portal for recording IP assignments across jurisdictions. The section also manages WIPO Standards for interoperability and advances digital cooperation through the WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue, supporting IP administration modernization.
Job Purpose
The Senior Business Analyst will lead the analysis and harmonization of business, legal, regulatory, and operational requirements for the Global Intellectual Property Assignment Platform (GIPAP). This role involves translating complex, multi-jurisdictional requirements into effective business solutions. The objective is to ensure the successful delivery and adoption of GIPAP, thereby contributing to the modernization, enhanced efficiency, and improved interoperability of global intellectual property assignment and recordation services. Collaboration with national and regional IP offices, IP owners, and other stakeholders is central to achieving these goals.
Responsibilities
Analyze and document business, legal, regulatory, and operational requirements for assignment and recordation procedures across various jurisdictions. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and harmonize these processes for a globally scalable solution. Lead consultations and coordinate engagement with IP offices, owners, practitioners, and industry associations to gather requirements, build consensus, and support GIPAP's development and implementation. Translate complex multi-jurisdictional requirements into business capabilities, user journeys, user stories, data models, and system requirements for technical teams. Partner with business, legal, and technical stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve solutions. Coordinate the business aspects of solution delivery, including validation, acceptance testing, and monitoring of outcomes. Prepare analyses, recommendations, and presentations for stakeholders and management, monitoring relevant best practices.
Work Experience
At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including in intellectual property administration. Proven experience leading business analysis, transformation, or digital modernization initiatives with multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions. Experience applying business analysis methods to assess requirements and design solutions. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and influencing delivery across functions. Experience in IP assignment/recordation and international environments is desirable.
Skills
Excellent knowledge of IP administration and global IP assignment processes. Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to translate complex requirements into practical solutions. Ability to manage multiple priorities, assess solution options, and make evidence-based recommendations. Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective stakeholder engagement. Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and partnership-building abilities in a multicultural environment. Ability to lead through influence and drive collaboration.